Security
Afghan defence chiefs quit after deadly attack
Afghanistan's defence minister and army chief of staff have resigned in the wake of Friday's Taliban attack that left scores of soldiers dead.
White House calls Senate to North Korea nuclear briefing
In an unusual move, the entire US Senate is being called to the White House for a briefing on North Korea.
NZ looks at boosting security checks on Middle East flights
New Zealand is considering whether to bolster security checks for passengers flying from Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East. Audio
PM confirms 'Five Eyes' conference in Queenstown
Prime Minister Bill English has confirmed a meeting of the 'Five Eyes' intelligence group is being held in New Zealand this week. Video
Airport level security at Gallipoli for ANZAC Day
Defence Force staff at the commemorations say the Turkish Government is taking the matter seriously and security arrangements are incredibly tight, as our deputy political editor Chris Bramwell… Audio
NZers to expect tighter security checks ahead of Gallipoli commemorations
A warning that terrorists could target tomorrow's Anzac Day commemorations has sparked tight security controls at Gallipoli. Audio
VVVIPs visiting Queenstown
Five eyes intelligence and security representatives in Queenstown. Audio
Cartoon: The Famous Five Eyes
Some very, very important people arrived in Queenstown yesterday, reportedly for a meeting of the Five Eyes spying alliance. Toby Morris gives his take on what the secretive club's getting up to.
Govt keeps tight-lipped about high-security visit
The government is remaining secretive about which overseas officials are set to attend a high-security meeting in Queenstown this weekend.
Arrests in France over 'pre-election attack plot'
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of planning an 'imminent' attack in France, days before the first round of the French presidential election.
Woman loses legal bid over passport cancellation
A woman whose passport was cancelled last year has lost a legal bid to force the release of classified information used as a basis for the cancellation.
Anne Tolley responds to criticism of data collection plan
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the demand for private details was to ensure people receive the services they need, but she accepts the need to tackle privacy concerns. She says the… Audio
Privacy Commissioner dumps on data collection plan
The Privacy Commissioner, John Edwards, says the Government was wrong to demand that community groups hand over clients' private details if they were to continue receiving state funding. Audio
Two major blows to government data-sharing plan
The Government's data-sharing plan has suffered a second blow with the Privacy Commissioner rejecting a plan to force community groups to hand over clients' private details if they want state funding.
…Second undetonated bomb found in St Petersburg train blast
Investigators have found a second undetonated bomb on the train where 11 people died and more than 50 were injured this morning in Russia. Video, Audio
Nurse assault sparks hospital staff safety fears
An assault on a Christchurch Hospital nurse on her way to work has prompted calls for more secure parking for staff. Audio
Hospital staff fear for their safety after assault
The Christchurch District Health Board is increasing security patrols and looking at a shuttle service for staff after a nurse was attacked on Saturday morning walking to her car. Audio
US puts NZer fighting with IS in Syria on global terrorism list
New Zealand man Mark John Taylor has been fighting in Syria with the Islamic State since 2014 - and now he has been put on a global terrorism list by the United States. Audio
It's haere rā to Serco as Mt Eden Prison contract ends
Serco will end its management of Mt Eden Prison today after four years riddled with allegations of fight clubs, poor supervision and understaffing.
London terror: Two more arrests
Nine people are in custody in connection with the Westminster attack, as the death toll rises to five.
